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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.65, 143.67 and 78.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.65, 143.67 and 78.77 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.65 : 143.67 = 78.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.65/143.67 = 78.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.65x = 143.67 × 78.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.65x = 11,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,316.89/95.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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